CVE-2026-58766 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in the Android kernel's SMMU driver allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction or additional permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-58766?
CVE-2026-58766 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple functions of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-58766?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-58766?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-58766 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-58766 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-512055546, GHSA-p36q-6rp4-m8x4, PUB-A-512055546.